Every so often a book is published that provides a community of practice with a fresh perspective on current issues. Editors William F. Rayburn, Mary G. Turco, and David A. Davis have put together what should become the de facto textbook for anyone studying to become an educator or trainer of medical practitioners. Titled Continuing Professional Development in Medicine and Health Care, this edited collection reinforces the proposition that better education of health care professionals contributes to better patient outcomes.
(Full disclosure: Web Courseworks, the company Dr. Hicken and myself work for, has developed a learning management platform specific to delivering online professional development for associations, including the AAMC, medical and health professions societies, and CPD departments. We look forward to benefiting from increased attention to continuing professional development in medicine and health care.)
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